9.7
Relations with Legislators and Elected Officials

As a citizen, you have the right to exercise freedom of expression on legislative
matters. However, you should not, unless authorized, attempt to speak on behalf of
the university in discussions with members of the Arkansas General Assembly, Arkansas
constitutional officers, members of Congress, or local and county elected officials.
If you would like the university to consider a matter for incorporation into its legislative
program, you may send your suggestion to the chancellor or to the Office of Governmental
Relations.

You have the right to communicate with elected officials concerning matters related
to your job and cannot be subjected to discipline, reprimands or notations in your
personnel file because you exercised that right. However, if you intentionally make
untrue allegations to an elected official concerning matters related to your job,
you may be subject to discipline.